1 Peter 1:6

Wherein. That is, in the impending time of crisis (v. 5) when final deliverance will come, an event all earnest Christians have looked for throughout their warfare.

Rejoice. Gr. agalliad, “to exult,” translated “leap for joy” in Luke 6:23. The “living hope” (see on 1 Peter 1:3) makes it possible for the believer to feel an exaltation of spirit amid the burdensome trials of life, knowing that God will have the last word in the great controversy between good and evil.

Season. Or, “little while,” that is, in comparison with the eternal privileges of the Christian’s “inheritance” (v. 4).

Need be. In a world influenced by the powers of evil, troubles of every type are unavoidable.

Are in heaviness. Or, “are sorrowful,” “are distressed.”

Through manifold temptations. Or, “in various kinds of tests.” For the word translated “temptations” (Gr. peirasmoi) see on James 1:2. The Christian is pictured as beset by a variety of annoyances, problems, disappointments, and griefs, all of which Satan uses in his attempts to destroy personal faith in God.